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Mon. 21 Aug 2001
Just had a great holiday in the Leek area. We used this
web site to find out about all the various attractions in
the area, we didn't have time to see everything so we will
be back next year.
This must be one of the best town web sites in the country,
keep up the good work webmaster. How about a few more
photographs of the beautiful moorland scenery.
C. Roff
London
Sun, 12 Aug 2001
John and Mary Moss (Moss) married in Alstonefield on
13.4.1820. On applying to come to Australia John gives his
address as Dove Head, Leek.
The family arrived in Australia in 1836.
Ros Fornaro
Western Australia
Sat, 11 Aug 200
Hi
If anyone who went to Westwood at the same time as I did (5th year 1974/75) wants to get in touch contact me on Jue37@aol.com I was Julia Bettson back then Now Julia Robinson, It would be good to catch up again. I have contacted Mark Nicholson through a website called friendsreunited.co.uk .. He has told me what a few of you are up to but I would love to know about the rest of you !! I left Leek in 1975, moving to the north east, and Im still here... so drop me a line....
Sat. 11 Aug. 2001
Nice to hear about some of the successes when people are tracing friends and family through Leekonline. It makes it all worth while.
Tony Smith
Webmaster, Leekonline.
Thu, 9 Aug 2001
A big thanks to your web site. Since, I signed your guest book a year ago, I have been contacted by 3 old friends from school. I attended Westwood Heath in 1979. My family all are originally from Leek and have many friends and family there. If any one has any connection to the Jackson family, I would love to hear from you. They were a large Catholic family. Lived on Park Road. My father was born Michael Terrance Jackson, was adopted and name changed to Kane. He grew up in Leek and married my mother Thelma Pickford, and moved to the US in the 60's. Thanks again for a wonderful web site.
Sincerely,
Tue, 07 Aug 2001
My wife was an evacuee in late sept. 1939 and was
billeted with a wonderful family called Mr. and Mrs. Myatt.
This family lived in a large house with extensive gardens
(requiring at that time two gardeners). Mr. Myatt was an
owner of a silk mill in Maccelsfield (?).
We are coming to visit this area during next september and
would appreciate if anyone could offer any advise as to
where this residence is, if it still is in existence, so
that my wife can visit nearby to refresh old memories.
Any and all help will be deeply appreciated.
Muriel and Watcyn Jones (watcynjones@home.com)
Mon, 6 Aug 2001
Hi there,
My name's Robbie Cole and I was a pupil at Leek High
School during the years 86-89. I'd be very interested in
speaking with anyone who remembers any of the following
names: Robbie Cole (me, obviously), Kate Hall, Barry John,
Chris Day, Richard James, Justin King, Mark Platts, Ian
Clark, Willis Meredith, Ian Clark, Darren Meharg, Martin
Glover.
In fact, if you were in my year at school, drop me a line
anyway! Address to use is robbie_cole@hotmail.com.
Kind regards,
Sun, 5 Aug 2001
Yes, I do have friends in Leek !! Thanks for your understanding and friendship during my stay near your town. You are always welcomed in America - and definitely in Oregon!! Pancakes will improve with time!! You have a place to crash ! You are in my heart and I will never forget you. Thanks to your kindness, you made my stay wonderful. BANG THE DRUM !! Glad I was able to enjoy a gig !! Ya'll are great!!
Sat, 28 Jul 2001
Hello to Leek and to the Boulton-Lear's
Mary,
Brentwood, Ca US
Tue, 24 Jul 2001
G' Day,
My father was born and bred in Leek and now lives in
Australia, my aunties and uncles still live in Leek,
(Haregate Road) and my father will be over there next year
and so will I. If people can give me some more info that
would be much appreciated!
Martin
Hanley,
Melbourne Australia.
Wed, 18 Jul 2001
I signed the visitors book several weeks ago and got in touch with an old friend Andy Ramsden, visit his website Scooby's Kennel its excellent and has some pictures of Alton towers etc. By the way Andy, beautiful baby. Leek people should be proud of Leekonline. I now work in Congleton but miss the people who I used to work with at British Trimmings they were a grand bunch, hope to see anybody who knows me uptown and about. cheers.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001
We've lived in Leek all our lives and find this site a true representation of the town and reminds us how proud we are 2 be a part of the community.
Lots of love
J&K
Tue, 10 Jul 2001
I am trying to contact a long lost cousin by the name of JOHN MORETON ( in his 60's by now) and his elder brother BILL MORETON. There parents were Bill and Cissy Moreton (nee Everton) They lived in Leek during the l940's and l95O's. If anyone knows of these people, could they e-mail me on cceramic@bigpond.com.au My maiden name was Irene Everton & I lived in S-on-T. I last saw John around l956 and he had a friend Russell Fearn. Would like to know if John has any info.about the Evertons.
Mon, 9 Jul 2001
I don't know about "several" pints of Peddy, I was only 15 at the time!!! lmao
I noticed on the few occasions I have passed through Leek on the way to Stoke that it appears to have "grown" alot. Thinking back, the atmosphere used to be a bit like The Rovers Return. (a bit I said).
Best Leek memory;
Larking about with some trolleys from Normid. We were
racing them down Derby street and one lad who shall remain
nameless running like hell and letting it rip down the hill
past Baileys sports/cub uniform/air pellet shop towards
Saint Edwards Street (if my memory serves me correctly) We
all jogged back up Derby street trying not to split our
spleens with laughter, only to hear a deep growling
"OY...you lot!" coming from behind us. Lo and behold, 2
coppers running back up the same street past Baileys pushing
the same trolley!
A stupid thing to have done thinking back on it, but hey, I
wasn't the guilty party...was I TOMMO! lmao
Damn, I'm getting into this now...the people I could grass
on. Watch your replies...I may have some dirt on you!
Anyone wanting to see my life (or how it was 2 years ago
seeing as how I have neglected my website updates) can see
all the dirty details at: www.scoobys-kennel.co.uk and a
handful of New-born Daughter pics at:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/andrew.ramsden/
Keep up the good work Webmaster, I may return again some day and buy you a pint.
Mon. 9 Jul 2001
I am glad all you people out there enjoy my web site, it
is very encouraging when it generates so much feedback via
the 'guestbook'. In answer to a couple of the previous
questions, yes there were two 'Cock Inns' the second one in
the Market Place has long since closed down and is now a
shop I will try and find a photo' and post it on the web
site.
The question about Alan and Jackie (Mellor) yes they did
come back to the Cock in Derby Street but left there some
time ago, not sure where they went. Andy, The Flying Horse
has changed a lot since you use to go in and drink several
pints of 'Pedigree' it is now one of the best pubs in
Leek.
Keep the comments coming folks
Sun, 8 Jul 2001
I, too, left my Email address on Leek-on-line and had a few contacts with people from the past. I would like to find an old mate named John Walton, who was at school with me and who came from Longsdon. I think he worked for British Telecom at some stage but I have not seen or heard anything of him for about 40 years! He will be about 57 ish now. I have a question as well. Is there, or was there, two pubs in Leek called "The Cock"? I have recently been told that there was one in Derby Street, and one in Market Place. I can remember the first but not the second as it is many years since I was "home" and I think "old-timers disease" is setting in!
Regards,
John D. Spooner. (Javea, Spain)
Sun, 8 Jul 2001
Leekonline is a wonderful way to get in touch - the message from Lawrence Hanley has meant that we have been able to get in touch with an old friend - thanks to John Maycock for spotting the message - we will pass his message on to others - and we look forward to using Leekonline again.
Sun, 8 Jul 2001
I left my details on here with an email address asking
that anyone who knew me and wanted to get in touch to feel
free to do so. They did. Blast from the past last week as an
old neighbour got in touch. Very nice to hear from them too.
I have to say though that anybody wanting to try and make
contact or find old school friends might want to try
http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/ It is a fiver for full
registration but you can get around it and still allow
people to contact you if you have your details on a website
like I do. Just put the url in your details! (works out free
that way) A fiver!! Scandalous or what? In a week i have had
two contacts through it though so its worthwhile for
curiosity if nothing else.
I saw in the Leek Post that Lisa Webster has just had a baby
recently. Congratulations Lisa on the birth of Kyle.
(Someone pass that on if they know her please).
Having read a few of the later comments on "I could never go
back to Leek", I agree in some ways, but I miss rolling out
of the bird in hand, staggering up to Bubbles, across the
road to Yates's, down the market place to the Mucky Duck.
Nowadays for me its, ring taxi firm, (check bank balance
will stand the hammer of all the travelling), arrive in town
centre 20 mins later, enter pub, leave pub, hike miles to
next pub, etc etc, find taxi for 2 miles to club, leave
club, wrestle for an hour in taxi rank, get into taxi,
arrive home 25 mins later minus about £12+ on
taxis.
Small town living...it has its good points! lol
While we are onto pubs, I heard a whisper from my brother in
Stoke some time back, that Alan and Jacqui that used to run
the Flying Horse years ago but left for Ashby de la Zouch,
have since returned and are running the Cock Inn. Can anyone
confirm this?
Take care Leek.
Wed, 4 Jul 2001
The person requesting photographs of the U16 England v Scotland please get in touch with Leekonline as your e-mail is being bounced back.
Mon, 2 Jul 2001
Looking For
Marion Cordon (Maiden Name) Attended Leek High School
1972-1977 approx 40 years of age used to live at Bridgend
garage .Believed moved away from Leek in the early 80s .Can
anyone help?
Fri, 29 Jun 2001
Saying Hi to all my Family and friends in the Leek area.
My name is Kay Mckay, I am from Leek. Most of my Family live in and around Leek. I live in Canada now. My name was Robinson. If you knew me in school, and would like to keep in touch, please Email me at Mckaykay@hotmail.com.I am enjoying the web site of Leek and will come back to the site often.
Yours sincerely
Fri, 29 Jun 2001
Hi all.
I lived in Leek for just about six months a few years ago. Hard times for me personally but great people, great place. Really welcoming and with a great sense of humour. Really must visit again soon.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
Just found Leekonline what an excellent idea makes me proud of my hometown where I still live.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
To the writer from Vancouver, it seems to me that most of the people with fond memories of Leek haven't lived there for many years, I have to side with Claire on this one. I was born and raised in leek , and after an unfortunate incident, moved to weymouth. (near portsmouth for those people who still believe 1 mile is a long way to drive to work). The difference I found in the two areas was incredible, and although I didn't stay in the south of England it made me realize I could not ever live in Leek again. I now live in the USA and haven't been back to the UK in over 8 years.
Wed, 27 Jun 2001
This is a great site.
My Grandmother Ann Elizabeth Pegg from Leek, came to New Zealand with her father and siblings early in the 1900's I would like contact with family or information about her mother Hannah Hansell born 1864 Onecote, Staffs and died Cheddleton 1890's. I have a picture of a mature woman we believe to be her sister Selina Brown. On the back of the photo is these words - Mrs A. Nixon, Rockadilla Farm, Biddulph Moor and Selina Brown age 58 on 27/12/1926 Also Ann's family, Thomas Pegg married Sarah Bishop 5/2/1853. Their family included my Gt. grandfather Ralph Pegg born Cheddleton 18/3/1863 and died Nelson, N.Z. 12/11/1914 I would really like to hear from anyone in Leek, either family or genealogists.
Raymond Pahl.
pahls@xtra.co.nz
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
To Claire I would point out that Portsmouth (where I spent some time in the navy) is a large county borough highly industrialised and a the largest naval base population 230,000 Leek is a small market town on the edge of the largest national park population 19,000, if Leekites want more expensive, larger supermakets they go to Stoke on Trent which takes about 10 minutes less time than to get across town in pompey and as for shopping malls (ugh) and friendliness and interest in your neighbours go hand in hand people only know what you tell them! nuff said.
All the best
Harry Barnish
Tue, 26 Jun 2001
Howdy from Texas. I've left message here before and have had a lot of help from some of you. I recently found out a great aunt married a Lovenbury back in very early 1900's. Are there any Lovenburys in town who can claim a Tatton as an ancestor?
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Like Zoë, who signed the visitor's book a couple of
days ago, I also live in Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada. One of the great things about the visitor's book is
the appreciation it gives for the far-flung Leek empire...
we've had entries from all over the world. I first signed
the visitor's book in July, 1999 (one of the very first
entries I think) and since then many, many people have
contributed.
There have been a few bitchy comments about Leek (how dare
they..!!) but, on the whole, contributions have been
positive from current residents and ex-pats alike. Like
Portsmouth, referenced in a recent entry, Vancouver is also
on the coast.. the Pacific coast... sort of between Alaska
and California...!! We not only have the ocean, but the
fabulous Rocky Mountains and exotic wildlife such as grizzly
bears and whales close by (rather than grizzly people and
Wales!!)... and a fusion of almost every culture in the
world. However, that doesn't make it "better" than Leek...
just different.
Oddly enough, one of the most useful leekonline links for me
is the death column in the Leek Post. Not, I hasten to add,
out of a morbid curiosity (I don't make a habit of reading
obituaries). However, being 57 years old myself, I am
starting to recognize more and more entries and,
occasionally, I have been able to contact the families -
without resorting to a ouija board!! I can usually surprise
my brother and sisters (who now live in other parts of
England) with news of goings on in the Moorlands.... right
here from the Pacific Northwest.
Thanks to this great site and its links to other sites, like
the Leek Post & Times, I can still relate to the
shenanigans of Leek and Moorlands... even after living in
Canada for 30 years. I would be very pleased to hear from
anyone from the Moorlands (particularly the Foxt area) who
remembers me or other members of the Burston family.
Geoff
Burston
gburston@jibc.bc.ca
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
At least my comments sent to the visitors book provoked a
response from Harry Barnish. I have revisited Leek on many
occasions since moving south,as my mother still lives in the
town, and I have never been overwhelmed by the changes
referred to. I suppose I have been spoilt living in
Portsmouth with its maritime heritage. We have several large
shopping developments, the latest being Gunwharf, full of
shops and housing, which has been built alongside the
harbour on the site of an old naval establishment.The only
retail developments that Leek has seen are charity shops and
low cost supermarkets i.e. Aldi, Kwik Save and Wilkinsons.
Where are the Tescos, Sainsburys and AsdaWalmarts?
I would suspect that people from London are buying second
homes in the Leek area purely for its close proximity to the
Peak District and property prices being cheaper than those
in that area, not necessarily because they are attracted to
Leek.
Leek does have one redeeming feature and that is the
majority of its residents. It is nice to say hello to a
stranger and not be looked at as though you have been
released from the local mental hospital! It is pretty
amazing if you visit the main shopping centre and say hello
to somebody you know. But the downside is every body seems
to know your business.
I still enjoy the odd oatcake, with cheese and bacon, which can be purchased from my local Sainsbury Store.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
My father, Geoff Cook, was born in Leek in 1926 and sadly departed 12th June 2001. I am interested to hear from anybody who may know something of the family history even though he last lived in Leek in 1949. His mother's name was Evelyn and father Harry and the elder brother Harry was killed during World War 2. Sadly his younger brother Terry is also no longer with us having passed away last year.
Mon, 25 Jun 2001
Dear all ex Westwood High School - Class of 1989 / 1991
On Saturday 25 June I visited Leek (called for a drink at the Roe Buck Inn) on the way up to visiting my parents and old family home in a neighbouring village to Leek. My name is Melanie Armstrong (nee Simpson). I went to St Edwards Middle School and Westwood High School & Sixth Form (left 6th Form in 1991). I left Leek also that summer to move to Manchester, went to University in Manchester and haved worked/lived up in Manchester for the past 10 years. I bumped into an old school friend, Nicola Denny who suggested that I log on to Leek On- Line and sign the "Leek Visitors Book". We are now trying to organise a boozy reunion night out (around Leek of course!) with all old school mates. In the meantime it would be great to hear from any old pals. I have really lost touch but still obviously visit my parents near Leek and so I am often passing but have never bumped into anyone over the 10 years !!!
Please get in touch for a laugh and some reminiscing !! my e-mail address is:- melanie.c.armstrong@uk.andersen.com
Regards
Sun, 24 Jun 2001
It has been a while since I have lived in Leek. It is a
darling town with many fine bars! I had a wonderful time
during my few years living in Sheepmarket, and I miss the
community spirit.
I live in Vancouver, Canada now- which is also an amazing
place. If any one remembers me give me a shout!
zoej@interchg.ubc.ca
Sat, 23 Jun 2001
G'day from Australia. I am researching my family tree and
in particular the EVERTON family. I have cousins Bill and
John MORETON, who lived in Leek (hopefully still do) I last
saw John about around 1956. I lived in Blurton, S-on-T.
Our grandfather was Charles Francis Everton, Nana was Jane
and they lived in Dresden, S-on-T. Bill and John's parents
were Bill & Cissy (nee Everton) Other aunts and uncles
were Stan, Gladys, Bunty and Hetty.
If anyone knows the whereabouts of the Moretons,
please
e-mail cceramic@bigpond.com.au
snail mail 73, Howey St, Gisborne, Victoria, Australia.
3437
Fri, 22 Jun 2001
Claire Marchbank is terribly wrong to say that Leek has not changed, the moans and complaints that one reads in LP&T letters are normal in any town and what about the improvements? Leek now has 4 of the latest supermarkets built in the last year or so, old buildings have had £1000's of grant money spent on them and have been renovated to high standards some old mills that were past there use now are converted to flats and old persons residencies, the local trade in antiques is phenominal and thriving she should see the new Britannia Buiding Society buildings and new medical centres built since she left, perhaps she ought to revisit and have a surprise, there's the new golf course etc. etc. perhaps she might look into people from London and such areas buying second homes in Leek and wonder why. All the best to Leek we love it.
Thu, 21 Jun 2001
I left Leek 14 years ago in1987 to live in Portsmouth and
marry my fiancé, a sailor. My maiden name was Claire
Tomkinson but my married name is Marchbank. I went to
Westwood High School from 1979 to 1986. I am quite pleased
to have the ability to read the Leek Post and Times online,
but it is quite saddening to see that Leek hasn't progressed
and everybody is complaining about the same old things,
little has changed.
If anybody reads this and remembers me it would be nice to
hear from you my e-mail is
simon@smarchbank99.freeserve.co.uk
Hope to hear from somebody
Wed, 20 Jun 2001
Hi everyone!
Just wondered if people were aware of Leek's place in the history of menageries in Britain. Local boy James Bostock joined Wombwell's travelling menagerie, married the boss's niece, and ended up running his own travelling menagerie named Bostock & Wombwell's. It was the last of the big, old-style menageries, touring until the early 1930s when most of the animals were sold to the newly-created Whipsnade.
If there's anyone out there with any information on Bostock, his menagerie, or other travelling menageries please get in touch on:
gwyngriffiths@bushinternet.com
Regards,
Gwyn
Griffiths
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
A short message from the other Leek: in The Netherlands near Groningen. What a surprise to discover this website. So many things are comparable with us and yet so different. I hope the twinning idea will succeed. Here in Holland we are contacting as many organizations as possible to develop small-scale ideas of twinning.
Your website is an example for us!
Luc Eekhout
National Carriage
Museum / Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum
Wed, 13 Jun 2001
Will someone please give my congratulations to an ex pupil emloyee of mine Mr David Proctor who has obtained his architectural degree and qualifications following 6 years hard university training, his parents Pat and Graham live at the top of Westwood estate I'll bet they are as proud as punch, all the best David you deserve it.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
In answer to Rob Stockley .My names Bill and I carve stone mushrooms, Millwheels, Easter Island faces and much more. You can see them at www.themushroommanfromleek.co.uk
Thank you Leek Online your doing a great job.
Mon, 11 Jun 2001
I just wanted to say thank you to the people who responded to my request for info on old friends. I read the Leek Post online and while I cant say I miss Leek, I do miss some of the people. If anyone knows Paul and Claire McCarthy, say hello for me.
Sun, 10 Jun 2001
As I've been a resident of Leek all my life I'd like to
say how much I enjoyed looking and reading all the messages
on this page. I attended Westwood High School between 1977
and 1982 and my maiden name was Priestnall. It would be nice
to hear from fellow pupils and see what they've got up to
since leaving school.
Thanks for a great page.
Sat, 9 Jun 2001
The man from San Francisco is back in circulation - minus one kidney and feeling not so good but improving. Doctors orders are to take it easy - be in touch.
Thur, 7 Jun 2001
What a great site, I really enjoy looking at the pictures of Leek. I'm now living in New Zealand and it's brought back some lovely memories of my old town.
Jennifer
Holmes
New Zealand.
Sun, 3 Jun 2001
Hi everybody back home in good old Leek!
Just like to say hello to everyone who knows and
remembers me from Springfield high back in the good old
sixties, say hello to Geoff Pickford and Scott the
moorlander it's about time we had some more pictures Scott!
! !
I would like to thank all at Leekonline for keeping me so
close to home
best wishes
Neil Whiston,
(Germany)
Fri, 01 Jun 2001
Behind the Old Tanyard (now a builders yard) at the
bottom of the Old Bank was a stream which ultimately flowed
under the California car park to the brough park boating
pond (now filled in), The stream used to power a large
waterwheel. A little further up the valley facing Ball Haye
Terrace and backing on to the rosebank street gardens was a
small house. It was built of red, white and blue brick. On
the front were two stone circular carvings approx 1 metre
high. One was of an old man, the other was a youth. There
was a large stone approx 6 ft by 2ft between them on it was
inscribed
"think as you watch the hours go by ... the time will
come when you must die"
It was demolished approx 40 years ago.
I have tried to locate photos of the area showing the
building but had no sucess. I am puzzled as to what the
building was, certainly not the normal house.
Can anyone help?
Tue, 29 May 2001
Does anyone remember Yvonne and Peter Holden who ran Yates Wine Lodge in the 1970's? Their daughter Caroline was my best friend at St Mary's school and then in the first year at Painsley and I would love to get in touch with her again. If anyone can help please e mail me.
Thu, 24 May 2001
Hi this is LAWRENCE PATRICK HANLEY and I was born in leek
and moved to Australia in 1966 I last visited Leek in 1987
but did not have time to catch up with everyone and would
like to contact them as we are planning to come over
sometime next year so if these people read this please try
to contact me
NAN PICKFORD, JOHN BENNET, WEBBY, JEFF HANSELL, JOHN
MORGAN, MAVIS RUSHTON, PAULINE RUSHTON, and LYNETTE
HUGHES
I can be contacted on email jude01@telstra.easymail.com.au
or 18 PINE AVE NOVAR GARDENS ADELAIDE SOUTH AUSTRALIA
5040
Mon, 14 May 2001
Dear Leek Online,
I am trying to contact the Mushroom Man who produces stone mushrooms, millstones etc. I think he is in the Ipstones/Froghall area, any chance you know his Web page or email address.
Many Thanks
Wed, 09 May 2001
Stumbled upon this wonderful idea when trying to find information of Leek. I have traced my ancestors back to the 1600 and they remained in Leek until the 1800. Some may still be there. Their name orginated as Bocock, then went to Boocock and eventually settled on Bowcock. My Grandfather came to Canada in 1904. The line moved from Leek to Derby in 1849 and then to West Leicester in 1882 approximately. Anyone who thinks there may be a connection, I would be very pleased to hear from you.
Muriel Goodwin
E-Mail: jrg@goodmark.com
Wed, 16 May 2001
Has anyone any information on the Walklett family as I would like to follow the family tree.
Thu, 10 May 2001
Thanks for all the news,
I'm so happy to have discovered this great web site a few
weeks ago. I have lived in Ontario, Canada for the last 42
years, but have never lost my interest in the country in
which I spent the first 21 years of my life.
I lived in Leonard Ave., Baddeley Green for the first 14
years, & Heath House Lane, Bucknall for the rest of the
time. But some of my happiest memories are of the many trips
made to the Leek and Moorlands area with my parents. The
moors still have a magical attraction for me. I have been
back many times especially in the last years my mother was
still alive, and I always tried to get out to the Leek area
at least once.
It's great to be able to look at the Leek newspaper, peek at
the web cam photos, etc. Also look to see if the Moorlands
photo's have changed at all. Occasionally in the obit's I
see that another familiar person has passed on.
Thanks again. Keep up the good work
Yours truly,
Dave Mayer
Tue, 15 May 200
Leek is a very friendly town. A lot of the people came to Leek after the war. My own mother was stationed with the RAF in Cheadle following the war and met my father. He died some 40 years ago, but my mother remained here with the many friends she had made. Leek is a safe town that I enjoy living in.
Tue, 15 May 2001
Here's another NZ message! You can't get much further away from Leek than this: Waimatuku on the South coast of The South Island.Greetings from Kieran & Janet Turner, we lived on Junction Rd for a couple of years 1975-77. Great to read the Leek Post on line.
Kieran, Janet, Kate & Laura Turner.
Mon, 7 May 200
We really like the new improved version of your site. The
photos are particulary good, and its great to read the Leek
Post in Nelson, New Zealand.
Mark, Sarah, Katie &
Jennifer Holmes
Sat, 5 May 2001
I was most interested to be able to look up what is
happening in Leek. My grandfather was born in Leek in 1873.
Does anyone have connections to the surnames BROOME &
JAMES. The BROOMES lived in the building which I now believe
is the TSB in the Market Place area. BROOME christian names
were Joseph father of- Elizabeth Albert Rose Frederick C
William Henry. My grandfather William Henry BROOME came to
New Zealand when he was approx. 21 years of age and was the
maker of Swandri waterproof garments.
If you can help please contact me at
phil.phil@zfree.co.nz
Mon, 23 Apr 2001
I look forward to reading the Leek Post on line on a Wednesday,just like living in Leek . The web cam is a good idea, although it is always raining. How about more than one in Leek, say Derby St & St Edwards Street !!! Hi to everyone I know in Leek, mainly residents of the quiet woman !!
Claire Cotton.
Milan. Italy
Fri, 20 Apr 2001
If anyone has any information about the Brough family of
Leek I would be very interested.
(presumably of Brough Nicholson &Hall fame?
Ed)
Thu, 19 Apr 2001
Hello
I was born in 1973 in Leek. I went to school at Wallbridge Primary & then to Westwood High. I lived in Leek until I was 18. I now live in London and haven't been back for years. I would love people to get in touch with me if they remember me
Sun, 15 Apr 2001
I was born in Leek in 1925. After being in the army I
worked at Clemisha's, where I met my wife, Lily. I then
worked at Compton Mill where I was a manager of a knitting
plant. After leaving there I went to live in Cumbria, in
1970.
If anyone knows me, contact my granddaughter tasha_jeffries@yahoo.co.uk
Fri, 13 Apr 2001
Hello,
I went to Westwood high school in Leek in the 70s and met my future wife Gillian Hawley we have two great kids and are still married we all live and run our pub now in Buxton .
Love the web site thanks,
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
I grew up in leek , suffered through leek high school , and finally left in about 89 or 90 I dont have much contact with people i grew up with, but if anyone remembers me please e mail me and say hello. Also if anyone knows Pete Sharrock tell him to call me !! Try to keep dry! ( it rains here in florida too)
Andrew
Sharrock
Clearwater . FL
AS100@AOL.COM
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
I grew up in Leek, my maiden name was Oakley and my mother had a little shop in Shirburn Road. I went to East Street Primary School and Westwood Girls High School.
It is some time since I last visited Windy Town and I now
live in Sydney Australia.
If anybody remembers me my email address is
ann.rondeau@awtpl.com.au
so get in touch.
Project Admin Officer
AWT Training Services
Tel: 02 9645 8424
Fax: 02 9645 8422
email: ann.rondeau@awtpl.com.au
Tue, 10 Apr 2001
My sister put me on to www.leekonline.co.uk and told me
to be sure to look at the wonderful photos of the moorlands
there. So I did and goosebumps arose all over me to see all
my old cycling haunts again. Marvellous. We now live in
Canberra, Australia which is also a beautiful town/small
city surrounded by high land - in this case the low ranges
of the Brindabellas and here, also, I can be cycling on
quiet rural roads in 15 mins or so.
Greetings to everyone who remembers Christine & me in
Leek and particularly to all the members of Leek Cyclists'
Club. And in memory of DSB, my longtime cycling
companion.
Dave Knowles
dck@hcn.net.au
Canberra, Australia
Sun, 15 Apr 2001
18 years ago, I married a girl from Leek. Since then I
have visited the town three times a year and was pleasantly
surprised to find your "leekonline". We live in
Bavaria/Germany and now my honey and I can visit the "Queen
of the Moorlands" everyday!
Many greetings to the Bohemian Community in Haregate
Road!!!
Sun, 8 Apr 2001
I am researching the Sales family history and I know that my Sales ancestors came from Leek. My great great grandfather was Thoms Sales born in 1861 in Leek. I have little information on my Sales ancestors. I would love to hear from anyone who knows anything about the Sales family or has any stories about them.
Sat, 7 Apr 2001
Congratulations on the 'new look' and better LP & Times site. I look forward to reading it every week to see what is happening around town.
New Zealand
Sun, 1 Apr 2001
I moved from Leek to Devon with my family in 1984 at the age of 13 and I was delighted to find this web site especially the Post and Times. It enables me to keep up to date with the goings on in Leek and the surrounding area and find out what some of my old school chums are up to.
Donna
Randall
Tel:-07977 910808
www.catertechsouthwest.co.uk
Sat, 31 Mar 2001
I have recently purchased a property in Southbank St and would like to find out something of its history. The original deeds are missing. Could you suggest a starting point - any local historians or record office, etc.
Thank You
A. Cope
Sat, 31 Mar 2001
I am trying to help a Stephen Sales in France who is trying to find details on his family. His grandfather William Wardle Sales died Jun Q 1967 aged 79 took over the dyeworks from Thomas Wardle. I have found out a lot about the Silk works for earlier dates and about the history of Sir Thomas Wardle but we do not know why William inherited the works. William Wardle was married to, maiden name Wheawall and they had several children including a David, a John and another William Wardle who died in 1994 born 19-9-1918. Has anyone any connections with either family or knows about the Silk works ? Any help would be appreciated.
Tue, 27 Mar 2001
Hola Amigos,
I was born and bred in Leek and when I left Leek High
School in 1961 (ish) , I joined Staffs Police and left the
town. I retired from Staffs Police in 1991 and for the last
six years I have lived on the Mediterranean coast of Spain
in an old farmhouse amongst the orange groves.
Leek on Line was a wonderful discovery. I thoroughly enjoyed
reading the whole site and look forward to updates as they
come available.
Anyone who remembers me is welcome to drop me an E-mail.
Hasta luego,
John D. Spooner.
Mon, 26 Mar 2001
I have just found your site very good. I have been trying
to trace my family tree. So could anyone tell me anything
about the family called Mollatts they came to England from
France I think they was connected to the silk trade. I can't
seem to find out anything about my gggrandmother she was
called Mollatt as far as I know my gandmother was called
Elisebeth Ann Evans.The family say there maybe a connection
with the name Archer or Archie I have found a Mollatts Wood
Road in the area of Ladderedge so maybe this is the area
they lived.
Would love to hear from anyone Thankyou.
Pauline Wood.
E.Mail paulabpl@yahoo.com
Wed, 21 Mar 2001
Just found your site brilliant.
Sat, 17 Mar 2001
Hi I lived in Leek for a short time in 1982.my mum Ann
ran the Yates Wine Lodge in the market square and I attended
Churnet View School. I was hoping to visit the pub but have
recently heard rumors that it isn't there any longer is this
correct? I made many friends including a best friend by the
name of Elizabeth Sheldon. We wrote to one another for a few
years but lost touch in 1989. I would love to hear from her
again.
Leek is a lovely town and I have some very fond
memories.
Best wishes Donna Spurden (nee Roebuck aged 29)
Sat, 17 Mar 2001
Searching for info on the Holfords and Winkle families. Charlotte, Gertrude and brothers, John, Jim. Joan Winkle, Anne Cooke (nee Winkle)
Wed, 14 Mar 2001
Dear fellow Leekies,
I am a mature history degree student looking for information on William Tattons Mill, it closed in the 70's but was then known as Intex Yarns. I have decided to focus my module project work on this mill as it is of personal interest to me, my late Father worked here for some years, also it is Leek based. If you are an ex employee or related to the Tatton family, please get in touch with me. Are there any books on the mill? I do have the Centenary book in my possession. Are there any budding historians with any information? My email is chrisedwards36@hotmail.com or my mobile phone number is 07720602469.
Many thanks for your time.
Mon, 12 Feb 2001
Residents of Leek may well be interested to know that the stationary Steam Engine which once powered the lace looms at the Wellington Mill in Leek can now be viewed at the Llywernog Silver-lead Mines Museum in Ceredigion (Cardiganshire) Mid Wales!The engine arrived in bits from the Shugborough Hall Museum in about 1978 and has been put back together as a static exhibit. So if you are ever in Mid Wales, come and see a bit of old Leek ! The mining museum is the real thing dating from 1750 with underground tunnels which you can explore. We dress you up as miners to look at the silver-lead veins deep under the hill. Located 11 miles inland from Aberystwyth on the A.44. Tel.
01970-890620. e-mail. silverrivermine@cs.com
Peter Lloyd Harvey - Mine Captain. 12/02/01
Sat, 10 Mar 2001
I'm in the army and miss watching Leek Town FC play I'm
glad Hobby scoring and who can forget Callan . David
Osmond.
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Fri, 9 Mar 2001
I am researching my Cleaver family history. One branch of this family lived in Step Row, Leek in 1881. Can anyone tell me does Step Row still exist?
Fri, 9 Mar 2001
My name is Jessie Hudson and my family was and still is in the Leek area. Just spent a week with you in the snow and rain, must admit May was a bit more pleasant but no more beautiful. Looking for anyone who might have information on one Lousia Besfer Johnson. She was married to Isaac Johnson who is buried with her. She served a midwife in Leek and is buried in the Leek cemetery. Listed in her obituary are nephews with the surnames , Rider, Byrne, Gould,and Hughes. She is spoken very highly of in her obit. and I would love to get to know some more of my family. You can mailto:lemuelh@wwdb.org.
Can't thank everyone enough for a wonderful visit and we will be back very soon.
Sat, 3 Mar 2001
I was brought up believing that my family once had a connection with James Brindley - canal engineer. Although this is doubtful, can anyone shed any light on the matter. My grandmother was Charlotte Brindley and her mother was Sarah Brindley, both of Liverpool.
Sat, 24 Feb 2001
Hello Leek
I have been introduced to your site by two of my ex pupils David Hunt and John Maycock. From 1957 to 1960 I was the Art Master at Leek High and I remember fondly my days at the school and at my home on Ladderedge. If there any old boys left who still remember me I would be delighted to hear from them, that goes for "old" members of staff too!
My e-mail address is Hughesmasterdon@AOL.com
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Like others, I too stumbled on this site via the Abbey
Inn. Plenty of useful info for strangers and potential
visitors like myself.
Great stuff!! will use it again.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Greetings to the Greek community of Leek,
Yes, it's me ." The Greek from Leek". I'm sorry I've been remiss in corresponding but I've been on a world tour visiting other famous Greek communities. I look forward to sipping on a pint of ouzo at the"Blue Mugge" on my return. I've missed you all but no matter how far I roam I always call Leek home. I'll be back at Vicarage Road soon, so I'll see you then.
All the warmest of Greek love to you all,
The Greek from (you know where)
Wed, 21 Feb 2001
Wonderful site, gets better and better. Any old pictures of a silk mill in the area of Mill Road or nearby? Been researching my grandmothers' family all seem to be from Leek and worked in Mill. 1851 Whites Directory has William Ball, Silk Twister by commission of Mill St, Leek Also list him as manufacturer. Seems most of the family attended St. Edward's Church & some at St. Luke's. Any old pictures of these ? evidently some of the Wm. Ball family lived on Buxton Rd & Thomas Millward family on Union St., Wm. Hersey on Spout St. Trying to find information on a Robert Hersey Balls Death and Burial place. Reply to nanabits@rogersark.net
Thanks for any information, I hope....
June Phillips. Rogers Arkansas. USA
Tue, 20 Feb 2001
Hi All
The site is looking better all the time. Please note new E-mail Address alan@desksol.fsnet.co.uk
Tue, 20 Feb 2001
Great site / found it by accident its nice to see something relating to my home town
Sun, 18 Feb 2001
Fantastic website. Certainly has everything you could want and more. Congratulations to the authors. I'm a radio amateur and was speaking to Jim (2E0 JIM) who plugged it, so you can thank him for the extra visitor to this page!
Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Hi,
Just to let you knowthat we came over to Leek from Rugby on Feb 3 met my brother Leslie Critchlow, first time for at least acouple of years,it was great. Also great to see Leek again, brought back lovely memories. There is`nt a friendlier place anywhere! please note new e-mail address Amy.Barber@btinternet.com
Mon, 5 Feb 2001
I recomend all ex pats to look up The Moorlander pictures in the local links section it will make you as home sick as we felt when we just looked and I proudly note that my old offices are shewn on the old leek mill street picture but the old pub on the left was pulled down years ago and that looks like CLUB day in the market place and it still takes place every year I have asked the Moorlander to put up some pictures of the pubs and he said he will so keep looking and dreaming of a real pint not this frozen tinned water we get in the usa .
Sun, 4 Feb 2001
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Dave Alcock or John Lee who both use to work at the Grand cinema in the late 50s early 60s? I think Dave went off to Australia and John to Manchester as a fireman.
Fri, 2 Feb 2001
Many thanks to everyone who replied to me through the
last few weeks when I was looking for my brother Leslie
Critchlow.
Thanks to you all we will be travelling to Leek tomorrow to
have lunch with him and to catch up with all the news.
I visit your site every week , it`s great.
Wed, 31 Jan 2001
I visit your website regularly with pleasure and would like to encourage anyone who might remember me to be in touch. I used to be the German Language Assistant at Leek High School and Westwood High School back in 1986/87 when I lived in Leek. You are more than welcome to be in touch.
Sat, 27 Jan 2001
Congratulations on the improvements to this site. I have
just broused the new additions this is one of the best sites
in UK. The info about Leek and the surrounding areas is
fantastic.
I am looking for a connection to a site in Brown Edge if any
one knows of one I want to contact an old pal who lives
there .
Fri, 19 Jan 2001
Further to my previous message.
I would be pleased to hear from anyone interested in
Longnor/Leek history since my family was centred in the
Longnor area from C16th
I am particularly interested in discovering old photographs
or prints of the area.
I have indexed the local surnames appearing in the Leek Post
in 1898 and a CD is available for personal search in Leek
Library.
Searches can be arranged at a small cost to those not able
to visit personally by contacting
www.geocities.com/ww1newspapers
email ww1newspapers@yahoo.com
There are also entires from Leek in the WW1 newspaper
photographs index and the Boer War letter index all at the
same address.
Thu, 18 Jan 2001
Thanks for the site.
Can you tell me does Brunswick Weslyan Chapel exist and has
anyone a print or photograph of it for around 1900 when
members of my family were involved with it.
Thu, 18 Jan 20
Hello my name is Carol Whiston. I was born in Leek in
1953 and lived there until 1970 when I moved to the south
coast of England - Portsmouth and Southsea - to join my
grandmother, Alice Booth. I went to Westwood Hall Girls
School between 1965 and 1969 and I would be very interested
to hear from anyone else who attended at that time, who
might recognise my name! My brother is Neil Whiston whom I
believe has been in touch with you already - he lives in
Germany and has done since the early 70's.
I still live in the south of England in a village called
Church Crookham, in Hampshire. I haven't been back to Leek
for such a long time although I still have relatives in the
area. I must make a resolution to come back this year.
I look forward to hearing from someone.
Thu, 4 Jan 2001
This site just get's better and better well done Tony
Regard's Dave Porter, Leek, Staffordshire, UK.
Home page
http://www.expage.com/bosun0
Tue, 02 Jan 2001
My name is Mike Jackson - grew up in Leek but not lived there since 1967 when I went away to university. My father was Fred Jackson, photographer with his shop in the Market Place. He was Chairman of the Urban District Council at the end of the 1960s. I have visited Leek several times over the years until my mother died in 1992. Have been back since while working overseas - on rice! Interesting web site.
Sat, 30 Dec 2000
Thanks to this page Geoff Pickford has re established contact, (Matt is my son's name) Thanks for the site and a happy NEW YEAR to it's readers.
Thu, 28 Dec 2000
Just like to wish everybody in and around Leek merry xmas and a happy new year from Neil here in Germany, could Matt (mad as a fish) Pickford get in touch again I've lost the e mail address thanks.
Fri, 22 Dec 2000
Hey there Its great to have found a site on my Fathers Birthplace. My name is Martin Hanley and my Father was born and bred in Leek, he came out to Australia when he was 23 and now resides in Adelaide in S.Aust. I myself have been to Leek with my Father in 1987.My Aunts and Uncles all live in Leek and also so do my cousins.I remember it a s a very pretty town and hope one day to take my daughter to Leek. If you have any good valuable info on Leek or the surrounds that might be useful to me the please email it to me at martycrow10@hotmail.com.
Martin
Hanley.
Melbourne Australia.
Tue, 19 Dec 2000
Merry Christmas to the leek website and its emailers from two ex pats, we miss Leek even if there seems to be little to do to one day visitors we always found plenty to do in the community joined clubs visited peak park worked hard but we do like the weather here we still are getting warm days and sunshine with very little rain and looking forward to Xmas all the best Leekensians keep this site going
Sun, 17 Dec 2000
With regard to the Rennies comments (Dec 2) plus various other comments following. Ed.
Er...have you heard of a little place called Alton Towers? And I'm not sure what you would do almost anywhere in Britain when the weather is, as usual, inclement. Nobody has ever tried to portray Leek as a holiday resort.
Sun, 17 Dec 2000
With regard to the Rennies comments (Dec 2) plus various other comments following. Ed.
In reply to Miniquips question, there's not much I would
expect to do in a midlands town in the middle of winter,
because, there was little to do at the height of summer when
I was there.
I realise that nobody has control over the weather, but,
it's what is the alternative when the weather is
unclement.
Sat, 16 Dec 2000
How great to find this site. One of the best I have seen. Went on the search because I am a Leek, I am at least third generation American, but because no one on that side of the family would ever discuss anything about the original Leek imigrant Don't know anything. Is there any history of Leeks leaving in night for parts unknown? Will visit again and hope to travel to Leek.
Sat, 16 Dec 2000
I was born in Leek in 1958. My family lived in Hillswood Avenue until we moved to Western Australia in 1967. I still have very strong attachments to the town and was able to return for a wonderful visit in 1995. I went to Westwood County Primary from Year 1 to Year 6. I found this website accidentally whilst searching for something else and was thrilled to see several names that I remember. I'd love to hear from anyone who knew me back in the 60's.
Wed, 13 Dec 2000
With regard to the Rennies comments (Dec 2)
I thought Rennies were those pills that are supposed to neutralize stomach acid... Oh well, I was right about the pills...
Fri, 8 Dec 2000
With regard to the Rennies comments (Dec 2)
What, exactly, did the Rennies plan to do with a young
family, in a midlands town, in the middle of winter anyway?
It's not like the website advertises Disney-style
amusements, is it?
And how come you folks can answer their sniping but nobody
bothered to respond to our messages about Ann and John
Christie? I can't believe that nobody knows them, or that
those that do wouldn't talk about them.
Fri, 8 Dec 2000
I work at Pinewood Fabrics in which is situated in what was Pickfords Mill, later known as California Mill. It is a fascinating building with many of its original features still intact. Our offices are in what was the workers cottages. I am trying to research the history of the mill and would be grateful to hear from anyone who can tell me anything about the mill or any stories about the mill. I would also love to see any photo's.
Many Thanks
Fri, 8 Dec 2000
As a regular to your site I want to say again how interesting and user friendly it is. I particularly enjoy the Post & Times link and the photo's, historic and new. Everything loads easily and its easy to move around the site.
Thu, 7 Dec 2000
With regard to the Rennies comments (Dec 2)
Unfortunately we cannot control the weather here in Leek. I agree there are some areas of the town which need improving, and improvements are being made constantly, but I believe there are far more good points than bad about the town, and I for one am proud to be a Leekensian. Everyone is entitled to their views, and I'm sure I could find fault with any town in the country if I set my mind to it. As they say: "if you've got nowt nice to say, say nowt"
Tue, 5 Dec 2000
With regard to the Rennies comments (Dec 2)
Theres always somebody whos got to moan about things. The weather may be bad at times, and some buildings could do with a face-lift. But the town is not dirty. You managed to suffer it for a week anyway. Next time instead of moaning, pack your bags jump into the car and bog off to somewhere else.
Sat, 2 Dec 2000
Me and my young family spent a week in your area in the
summer. I had found your website prior to our visit and
myself and the family were really loking forward to our
visit.
What a let down. The weather was dreadful, the town is dirty
and shabby and there was absolutely nothing to do. We
travelled into Stoke and the potteries. Exactly the same
(unless you like looking at plates and jugs). What a
disapointment. Needless to say, we wont be back
Thu, 30 Nov 2000
A great site.I came upon it by chance and wondered why official sites can't be anywhere as good.again ,congratulations.
Wed, 29 Nov 2000
Hat's off to a wonderfully detailed and guided tour of your wonderful area. Plan to visit and possibly relocate to Leek within a year or two. Pending marriage to a local boy !! You're all invited - eventually! Thanks again for the lovely site. I visit often.
Thu, 23 Nov 2000
Well done Leek online for a great site. I was born and bred in Leek then emigrated to Australia in 1971. Thanks to your site I have made contact with an old friend not heard of for 34 years! I used to be Pat Buxton - then Mellor.
Wed, 22 Nov 2000
I have visited my friend for two summers, so I am iterested in the weather there and any other news available.
Tue, 21 Nov 2000
I am trying to trace my wifes family name (milner)They lived in Leek around 1900. My Wifes Grandfather used to walk to Buxton to work in the quarries.
Regards
Thu, 9 Nov 2000
I enjoyed you site and will visit again. I think I have ancestors Isaac & Samuel Goldstraw/Goostrey buried in a family grave at St Edward the Confessors. Although its 200 years since we moved to Australia looking at your site made me homesick. Any chance of a photo of St Edward the Confessor Church and/or Churchyard?
Regards
Mon, 6 Nov 2000
It was wonderful to find Leek on line as I love the town.
I was up there earlier this year researching my family
tree.
My great grandparents names were William Henry and Leonora
Beatrice Beard (formerly Deakin). They lived in Clerk's
Bank, Leek. Leonora's parents were Thomas and Ann Deakin
(formerly Birch). Thomas Deakin was a Master Cooper and he
and Ann lived at 1& 3, Derby Street, Leek. William Henry
Beard's parents were James and Hannah Beard (formerly
Mathews). James Beard was a Silk Picker.
I would very much love to here from anyone who can help me in my research.
Thank You
Donna
Whitbread.
Sat, 4 Nov 2000
Lovely to see Leek on Line
Ann Barber - Biddulph
Mon, 23 Oct 2000
My p c crashed a couple of weeks ago, I am still looking for my brother Leslie Critchlow, could the three people who e- mailed please do so again? lost their names etc when my my pc broke down can anybody help?
Thanks Amy Barber
Sat, 21 Oct 2000
My name is Gill Merison nee Greatbatch, and I am trying
to trace my family tree.
I am new to this but have collected a lot of names who do
not appear to be my direct ancestors. My grandfather
unfortunately I never met, was William Samuel Greatbatch he
had brothers Tom, Walter and a sister Annie. William Samuel
was born/christened 17.9.1878 His father was Samuel and he
was a Gamekeeper. William Samuel was a Gardener he moved to
London as a young man and was married there. Annie I believe
moved to Ashby de la Zouch and had a daughter who as a child
I met. I have lost any contact name/address. I think it is
possible that family from the others may still be round and
about Leek area.
I would be interested in hearing from any Greatbatch family
as I have made contact with others outside of Staffordshire
and even outside England in my search.
Sat, 21 Oct 2000
Ann and John Christie have now left Leek. Those of you who didn't get a chance to say goodbye must be kicking themselves (that means you Alison C.). We would really like to hear any anecdotes about this lovely couple.
Mon, 18 Sep 2000
Seeking relatives of Mrs Patrick Flynn nee Gertrude Needham of 35a Fountain Street Leek in 1912. Her friend Clear Cameron who sent her a postcard prior to the sailing of the RMS Titanic was my Aunt and I am anxious to trace her address following her (my Aunts) survival.
Please contact:-
Ted
Dowding
1Mill Cottage
Mount Vernon
THURSO
Caithness
KW14 8QY
Sun. 17 Sept 2000
Can anyone help please? I am trying to locate members of the Eccleston family who emigrated to Ohio in the 1920/30s from the north Staffordshire area. Their names were Jack and Dora (nee Smith) and they had at least two children , Jack and Arthur. I am sure many of the family still live in and around Ohio.
Sat, 16 Sep 2000
Pleased to see that the deadline for John and Ann Christie's move has been postponed until mid-October. That gives us all more time to say how sorry we are that they are leaving Leek.
From
Miniquip
Wed, 13 Sep 2000
Your efforts in producing such an excellent website are greatly appreciated by me, a born and bred Leekensian who moved to the wilds of Yorkshire in 1968. During the intervening years I have kept in touch with Leek news via family, friends and copies of the Leek Post and Times. To browse through your site is a delight and many memories are stirred by the images and text therein.
Keep up the good work!
All good wishes and grateful thanks.
Brian
Rushton
(Compton All Saint's Primary School 1947-1954 and Leek High
School 1954-1961)
Mon, 11 Sep 2000
Nice to see the Leek web site. Hope there will soon be a webcam looking up Derby Street or St. Edward's Street. Even better, a webcam so the world could watch the double sunset from St. Edward's churchyard.
Terrence
Pardoe
Senior Data Analyst
NYUMC - Dept. of Transplantation
Thu, 7 Sep 2000
I have family ties with Leek, through my Dad who left
there in 1927.
I visited Leek approximately 9 years ago and just loved
spending time in Dad's home area.
I visit your site often and find it great.
I'm not sure whether anyone can help but when visiting Leek
I met a lovely young woman by the name of Caroline - cannot
remember her surname. She was 18 at the time, had lovely
auburn hair and the loveliest happy nature. Her mother's
name is Trish and I think from memory works in the office of
a local Leek factory shop? Her stepdad worked for a local
radio station - I think. I really enjoyed Caroline's company
and would so like to contact her and hear what she is doing
now.
It's a long shot but if anyone can help I would be very
grateful.
I intend visiting Leek again, probably in 2002.
Marie
Billington
Rotorua
Sun, 3 Sep 2000
I visit your website every week, Ihave written to you
before I have lost touch with my brother who lives in Leek
his name is Leslie Criitchlow he is a decorator in the town
and also plays the drums.
If anybody knows of his whereabouts please let me know.
Amy
Barber
amy@barber24.fsnet.co.uk
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